215 entries under defend topic. ×

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advocate(verb, support, state, hold, control)
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argue(verb, support, state, hold, force)
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prolong(verb, support, help, advance, keep)
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champion(verb, support, hold, help, promote)
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foster(verb, support, hold, help, give)
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insist(verb, state, hold, order, charge)
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keep going(verb, expression, idiom, support, help)
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nourish(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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vindicate(verb, support, state, hold, charge)
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justify(verb, support, state, hold, help)
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stand by(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
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testify(verb, support, state, charge, present)
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warrant(verb, support, state, charge, press)
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advance(noun, verb, support, state, hold)
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bear(verb, support, stop, hold, take)
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carry(verb, support, hold, take, control)
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espouse(verb, support, hold, accept, love)
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feed(verb, support, help, give, keep)
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nurse(verb, support, hold, help, give)
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provide for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, help)
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